Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice, a delightful fusion of sweet and savory that brings tropical bliss to your table. This quick and easy dish is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. With fresh pineapple, colorful vegetables, and a zesty tamari sauce, each bite is a burst of flavor that satisfies both vegans and non-vegans alike. Plus, it’s packed with nutrients and makes for fantastic leftovers! In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this gluten-free meal that promises to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 cups cooked brown rice (chilled)
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 3/4 cup green peas (frozen & thawed)
- 1 cup purple cabbage (shredded)
- 1/2 red onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp tamari
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
- Optional: hot sauce or red chili flakes
Instructions
- Whisk together tamari, maple syrup, garlic powder, and hot sauce in a bowl; set aside.
- Heat a cast iron skillet on high; stir-fry pineapple until caramelized. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell pepper and onion until slightly charred; add to the bowl with pineapple.
- Stir-fry purple cabbage for about one minute; add garlic until fragrant.
- Mix in chilled brown rice and green peas; pour in stir-fry sauce and combine with reserved veggies.
- Garnish with cilantro, scallions, and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg